Smiley Emoji Chinese Words – Montessori 3-Part Flashcards
€ 4,00
Kids already know what 😀, 😢 and 😴 mean. Now they can say it in Chinese.
These printable Montessori 3-part flashcards teach 20 smiley emoji words, like 开心 (happy), 生气 (angry) and 困了 (sleepy). Kids match each emoji to its Chinese word, then check their answer on the control card.
Learn Chinese feeling words with emojis kids already love
Emojis are a great first step into Chinese. Children already know what each face means, so they only need to learn one new thing: the Chinese word.
his set turns 20 common emojis into Montessori 3-part flashcards. Kids look, match and check by themselves, and they learn useful words they can use every day: 我很开心！ 我困了。 我不懂。
What are Montessori 3-part cards?
Each word has three cards:
- Control card: the emoji, the Chinese word, pinyin and English.
- Picture card: the emoji only.
- Word card: the Chinese word only.
Your child matches each picture card with the right word card, then checks the answer on the control card. Children can correct their own mistakes, which builds confidence and independence.
The 20 words in this set
| Emoji | Chinese | Pinyin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| 😀 | 开心 | kāixīn | happy |
| 😄 | 高兴 | gāoxìng | happy, glad |
| 😂 | 笑哭了 | xiào kū le | laughing so hard |
| 😋 | 好吃 | hǎochī | yummy, delicious |
| 😎 | 酷 | kù | cool |
| 😜 | 做鬼脸 | zuò guǐliǎn | make a funny face |
| 😍 | 喜欢 | xǐhuan | like, really like |
| ❤️ | 爱 | ài | love |
| 🥰 | 幸福 | xìngfú | feeling happy and loved |
| 😘 | 飞吻 | fēiwěn | blow a kiss |
| 🤗 | 抱抱 | bàobao | hug |
| 😠 | 生气 | shēngqì | angry |
| 😱 | 害怕 | hàipà | scared |
| ☹️ | 难过 | nánguò | sad |
| 😢 | 哭了 | kū le | crying |
| 😭 | 大哭 | dà kū | crying loudly |
| 😕 | 不懂 | bù dǒng | don’t understand |
| 🤔 | 想一想 | xiǎng yi xiǎng | think about it |
| 🤐 | 保密 | bǎomì | keep it secret |
| 😴 | 困了 | kùn le | sleepy |
What’s included
Easy ways to use the cards
- Match and check: Lay out the picture cards. Your child places a word card under each one, then checks with the control card.
- Memory game: Put 6 picture cards on the table. Say a word in Chinese, and your child points to the right emoji. Then swap roles.
- Feelings check-in: Ask 你今天开心吗？ (Nǐ jīntiān kāixīn ma? Are you happy today?) Your child picks a card and answers with a short sentence, like 我很开心。
- Pick a few: Start with 4 to 6 cards. Add more when your child is ready. Short, daily practice works best.
Who it’s for
- Parents helping children learn Chinese at home, including parents who don’t read Chinese (pinyin and English are on every control card)
- Chinese teachers looking for a quick, hands-on vocabulary activity
- Montessori and homeschool families
- Beginners from preschool to early primary
Printing tips
Print on cardstock and laminate the cards if you can. They will last much longer, and little hands can use them again and again.
Free guide to go with the cards
Read our free article, Smiley Emojis in Chinese: Meanings, Pinyin & Easy Sentences. It has an example sentence for every word in this set, plus simple sentence patterns and fun facts, like how Chinese speakers laugh in messages.
Please note
This is a digital download. No physical product will be shipped. You will get the PDF right after you buy. For personal home use or use in a single classroom only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Montessori 3-part cards?
They are matching cards with three parts for each word: a control card (picture and word), a picture card and a word card. Children match the picture to the word and check their own answer.
Is pinyin included?
Yes. Every control card shows the Chinese word, pinyin and English. The word cards show Chinese characters only, so children practise reading.
Simplified or traditional Chinese?
Simplified Chinese.
Do I need to speak Chinese to use these cards?
No. The pinyin and English on the control cards help you say each word and check answers.
What paper size are the cards?
The PDF is US Letter paper. Choose “Fit to page” in your print settings.
Is audio included?No. This set is printable flashcards only.
How can I get more flashcards?
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